Benchmade griptilian, hole or stud?

I prefer the thumb studs of the 556,558,551 and 552 to the round holes of the 555HG and 550HG.

That said, I have a 550HG in my pocket today :)

 
Hole is the only choice for me. I've stopped buying folders if they don't have a hole.
 
I like studs, but on an axis model, you don't need either. Plus, the hole doesn't get in the way when cutting or sharpening.
 
I would highly recomend the thumb stud over the hole. It's easier to operate, and more utilitarian in my opion.
 
It seems there is a good split between studs and holes. Your best bet is to play and see which one fits you better.
 
I'm a spydie guy and covet the hole, but on my one and only mini I actually got the 556 because of the blade shape. Like mentioned, who needs anything but the axis lock to open & close these? So smooth and easy I never use the stud unless I just want to mess with it.
 
i carry appendix carry sometimes and the thumb studs sometimes catch on ur pants or belt and open, ouch no bueno, 550hg hole is the way to go.
 
actually u could get a para millie 2 at a few places for about the same price as the grip. in any case i vote for the hole, just easier to use and nothing to snag on. can be converted to wave with a wire tie mod.
 
I like both :thumbup:
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I like the thumbstud better personally. I own the Ritter Grips and a 550HG and I much prefer the Ritters. Plus, I open the knife by the axis lock anyways.
 
i got one with the hole and i love it. I don't really like thumb studs but either one you get the griptillian is a great knife. Actually I am going to sell it because I have too many knives in my EDC rotation so if you are interested PM me. Plus I have the Sog visionary 2 which I think is actually a better knife for the same money with the same type of lock but different blade shape of course.
 
Holy thread resurrection! I'm sure the OP has made a decision after 2 years. Looking through all the posts I see the same annoying replies that creep up in these type threads. The OP asks about studs or hole on a Grip and people just have to recommend a completely different knife.
 
I like the blade shape with the hole.Opening is a non issue with the axis lock.Just flick it open.:)
 
From my point of view, it is all about blade shape. I do not care about how easy it is to open. Never failed to do it - stud or hole! I would go with stud. I have Grips with both stud and hole, and ones with stud look better and have more utilitarian point in my opinion.
 
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